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MAKITA® SOLUTIONS FOR THE COMPLETE TILT-UP PROCESS

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ALIGNMENT &MEASUREMENT

Once the casting surface, also known as floor slab or pad, has cured, tilt-up panels can be created. Panels are measured and outlined in preparation for the formwork.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: LASERS, DISTANCE MEASURING TOOLS

CUTTING

Dimensional lumber is often used to outline the edges and features of panels. Forms for the panels are laid out on the slab along the chalk lines.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: CIRCULAR SAWS, RECIPROCATING SAWS

FASTENING

Holes are drilled into the formwork, then nails or glue are used to keep the formwork in place.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: IMPACT DRIVERS, SCREWDRIVERS, NAILERS, ROTARY HAMMERS

INSTALLINGEMBEDDED ITEMS

Caulking is used to secure rustication, inserts, or embeds, such as structural supports and lifting hardware, to the panels.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: CAULKING GUNS

CLEAN-UP

Prepare the surface by removing debris.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: BLOWERS

FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR FORMWORK

REBAR CUTTING

Rebar is used to strengthen the walls and cut to size.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: STEEL ROD CUTTERS, ROD CUTTERS, CUTTING SAWS

REBAR TYING

The rebar is laid down inside the form in a grid and secured together with wire.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: REBAR TIERS

FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR REINFORCEMENT

CONCRETECONSOLIDATION

Concrete vibrators are used to level concrete and remove entrapped air. This process helps ensure consolidation under and around embedded items.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: CONCRETE VIBRATORS

WATER AND DUSTREMOVAL

Remove any excess water or debris from panel surfaces and edges.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: BLOWERS, VACUUMS

FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR CONCRETE PLACEMENT & TREATMENT

DRILLING FORANCHOR

Rotary hammer is used to drill a hole for the anchor that will secure the brace.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: ROTARY HAMMERS

ANCHORFASTENING

Impact Wrench is used to fasten the panel brace to the floor.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: IMPACT WRENCHES

FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR ERECTING & BRACING

CONTROL &EXPANSIONJOINT CUTTING

Expansion joints are made to allow for the dynamic movement of the concrete that occurs due to ambient temperature variances and/or movement of the soil from seismic activity.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: POWER CUTTERS, CONCRETE PLANERS, CAULKING GUNS, ACCESSORIES

SLURRYCLEAN-UP

Vacuums and dust extractors can be used to remove slurry created during polishing, cutting, or grinding.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: VACUUMS

REMOVINGIMPERFECTIONSAND OVERPOURS

During the pouring process, concrete may cure in an imperfect manner if a form dislodges. Those imperfections are then removed first with demolition or rotary hammers.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: DEMOLITION HAMMERS, ROTARY HAMMERS

CAULKING JOINTS& FILLING CRACKS

Joints and cracks should be filled before casting the panels.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: CAULKING GUNS

CONCRETESURFACING

After removing imperfections, the panel is smoothed with angle grinders or concrete planers.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: ANGLE GRINDERS, CONCRETE PLANERS

CLEAN-UP

Prepare the surface by removing debris.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: BLOWERS, VACUUMS, ACCESSORIES

FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR FINISHING & CLEAN-UP

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